UK: Norwich Union offers IFAs improved commission terms on four investment funds

Norwich Union is to offer IFAs 5% flat initial commission for all single premium investments in four investment funds.

Norwich Union is to offer IFAs 5% flat initial commission for all single premium investments in four investment funds.

These special terms will be available from 28 February to 1 July 2005 and apply to the following funds:

  • Norwich Active Protector Fund - a brand new fund (launched on 1st March 2005) offering protection against falls in the fund price
  • Norwich UK Ethical Fund - an award-winning equity fund for ethical investors
  • Norwich Distribution Fund - a mixed asset fund for cautious investors who want growth, income, or both
  • Norwich Managed High Income Fund - a high-yield bond fund for income investors

The offer will apply to OEIC, ISA and ISA transfer business. One for one commission sacrifice is still available subject to a minimum initial charge of 0%.

Neil Davies, head of investment at Norwich Union, said: "This offer applies to a range of funds offering a mix of assets, sectors and investment strategies, each aligned to a different customer need, be it growth, income, or guarantees. The offer will be one of the most valuable in the market this ISA season."

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Notes to editors

  • Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer. It is the UK's largest provider of life, pensions and investment products and one of the leading IFA providers. IFAs provide around 75% of the company's long-term savings business in the UK.
  • Norwich Union has strategic alliances with building societies and other leading UK brand names including Tesco Personal Finance and The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Norwich Union’s news releases and a selection of images are available from Aviva's internet press centre at www.aviva.com/media.

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